Annual Conference & Exhibition

Register your attendance and collect your name badge. Tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be available in the foyer — a great opportunity to connect with fellow payroll professionals before the day’s programme gets underway

Ciaran Doherty, Director of Training at IPASS, will formally open the 2026 conference. The address will outline IPASS’s priorities and initiatives for the year ahead, setting the context for the day’s topics and discussions.

A welcome address from our Headline Sponsor, SD Worx, one of Europe’s leading payroll and HR solutions providers.

This session brings together authoritative voices from across the payroll landscape — a representative from Revenue addressing current PAYE matters, a representative from DSP covering PRSI matters, and independent tax expert Mairead Hennessy examining recent tax cases and their potential implications for employers. A comprehensive update spanning both departmental policy and independent analysis.

Five months since the launch of Ireland’s Pension Auto-Enrolment scheme — a panel discussion examining early experiences, implementation challenges, and what payroll professionals need to know as the system beds in.

Option 1 (Hogan Suite)-  Pay Transparency Directive with Paul D. Maier

Paul will discuss the obligations due to be placed on employers pursuant to the EU Pay Transparency Directive on 7 June 2026, the efforts being made domestically to implement those obligations into Irish law, and the opportunities for employers who embrace an open and straightforward approach to pay.

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Option 2 (Mezzanine) – Elevate your influence: Driving Impact in Payroll with Wendy Muirhead

Payroll’s role is evolving — but influence rarely comes with a formal mandate. This session explores how to build leadership presence, communicate with impact, and ensure payroll has a genuine seat at the table as automation reshapes the function.

Option 1 (Hogan Suite) – Employment Permits – Peninsula

From key HR policies and staff contracts to employment permits and preparing for WRC inspections. Designed to help payroll professionals navigate complex people management obligations and stay ahead of current and upcoming legislative developments.

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Option 2 (Mezzanine) – Payroll in UK with Fiona Smith – CIPP

Option 1  (Hogan Suite) – From Busy Mind to Clear Mind: Leading Yourself in High-Pressure Payroll Environments with Eibhlín Johnston

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Option 2 (Mezzanine) – Workforce Management with Julian Dyer – Zellis

Julian Dyer, workforce management specialist, explores how organisations can better connect operational planning with accurate, compliant pay — improving efficiency, visibility, and employee experience. A practical session translating real-world workforce and payroll challenges into clear, actionable ideas

AI is transforming industries at pace — but separating genuine opportunity from noise can be overwhelming. This session, delivered by Euan Matthews – Bright Software Group, cuts through the hype to give payroll professionals a clear, grounded understanding of what AI actually means for the profession today, and what to realistically expect in the years ahead.

Join fellow delegates for a drinks reception — a relaxed opportunity to continue the day’s conversations and network in a more informal setting.